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no I have not heard from her.....:tongue:????? Ok, girl I am up for it....LOL So, what does the new bike you are looking at look like??? That sounds like a long week...my husband liked the one that BG is getting ready to do...maybe that can be something for us next year..?

and my dear D...I noticed we are pretty close to the same amount of miles ridden....hmmmmm I am thinking CHALLENGE??????????

D!!!! Hello my fellow bikin buddie!!!! I actually did not get to get the pilot....I purchased the Trek 2100 WSD....I do love the bike though...still trying to make adjustments...but all in all......defiantly glad I upgraded....:frown: As far as distance...depends on who is riding and where we go. Unlike you, we do have to drive just to ride anywhere which really stinks...loading the bikes, unloading , etc.....we do have a bike rack now which makes it allot easier than last year. So...If we ride with my 14 year old.....we usually go between 10-20 miles a night. If I ride with my 17 year old, we go about 15-30 miles. If john and I ride.....we go from 20-50 miles. But those events are usually just on the weekends or days off work. If I want to ride during the evening after work, we usually keep it under 20 miles. I did join a group at work and they cycle different times after work and they are of all skill levels. So, we may do one of there rides after work and see how it goes D...what kind of pedals do you have and are you going to put on your new bike???? I am still trying to get the hang of my clip less ones, love it as long as I am going..hate it if I need to stop...LOL Ok, sorry so long....:sad:

where you headed to BG?? Sounds fun We ended up getting another short ride in last night...just before it stormed....ended up with some decent miles for the day. Supposed to be nice all week...hope to get in allot more

Oh my We work at Crane and go through Loogootee all the time and I know exactly where wheatland is. Wow..small world I am a year out......It was the best choice I have ever made. email me anytime....

welcome both of the new gals on here!!! It is so exciting to get a new bike.....I kind of went through several my first year of riding. I finally setteled down into a road bike though, but truly loved my trek hybrid I had. My daughter who is 14 just bought a Trek FX which is a hybrid/ fitness bike... Good luck to both of you and Happy riding!!!! SUzzie!!!!! WOW...a whole year....can you beleive it????? It is amazing how different we feel from a year ago.... Keep up the good work, and I hope it quits raining soon

john and I got a nice yet, interesting ride in today. We went to the near by town to ride which was fine. But we wanted some more miles in and so we went into this town.... Well, being new on the road bike, plus first year in clip-less pedals, I was not real excited at all. Stop signs everywhere.....did not like that at all. I am having a hard time clipping out of both sides when I come to a stop. I do fine usually un-clipping on my right foot, than I usually just put my foot down to stop...yea.....does not always work right...LOL but even though we had some interesting points...still had a good ride....Love the day it was so nice out. Hope all had a great weekend....

hello I am from Indiana.....I have a sister who lives near Charleston.... best of luck

famrika Welcome I am from Evansville. Graduated from Reitz in 86...I live near Jasper, In now though. I had my surgery last May up north. My daughter is meeting with a doctor this monday in Evansville. Where are you at on your process??? Traci

J...see you changed your ticker!!!! WOOHOOOOOO Wow...you are going to be in the 180's before you know it I went for a short ride tonight.....did a few challenging hills (and made them) the handle- bar adjustments seem to have helped allot....I am really dumb, because I did not realize where my hands should be??? Anyway...used my daughters gloves that did not have gel in them, and that seemed to help as well. Bad news is, the red, white and blue Trek we bought for leslee is making a loud creaking noise when she pedals.....we think it may be the bearings?? Husband is trying to fix them, but they may be going into the shop....she is mad...we all have new bikes but her....hers is used..so we may look for her a newer one.....when I get the money

okie dokie I wish I had the money to afford a trainer.....but I dont. I also wish I was not so BORED today.... I think I will ride this evening.... I feel like each day I am getting closer to that goal....and they are goals I am setting for me....But than i have weeks like this one...when I am like WTH!!! OH well

oh I am so with you D....my husband does the same stuff to me on hills...it use to bother me allot, but now I just go...and if I stop I stop....no big deal..but isnt it great how we feel when we make it to the top...even if we are in granny gear... I need to get myself going.....we all have come so far...we will keep going!!!!

J I am shooting for being at 200 or as close to it by August 16th. Dews??? ME>?????? I am making a effort to change this ASAP! This is not helping me...I am defiantly not consuming too much food as calories, so this is my only fault.....other than laziness!!! HAHA I like the small bike shops....and I know there is a college town within an hour from me, and some of the shops are snooty, where others are not.I just want to visit Performance....Never been. I am planning on starting this effort to get back on the downwards scale today.....I like the way i look and feel, and i think it has given me the "OK" to be comfortable...but I want so much more.....which is why I added the quote at my signature....have to keep pushing for the ultimate goal and not get into a rut!

Turler I know what you mean. I am like that in the morning as well. But, I am making some bad food choices and bad drink choices and it is starting to show in the scale. I am going to have to hit it hard if I want to get to my goal by August. I have a short term goal for myself and I really want to get to it......just need to get my BUTT in gear If gas was not so high and I was not broke we would be doing some more rides that are coming up. But honestly, we can save money and ride local and have just as much fun....wthout the t-shirt of course...:teeth_smile: Turler..hang in there...and good luck in the DH job that would be good. I would love to visit Columbus...I want to go to Performance bike there!!!

daba373.. when riding for a long period that is good advice....But, I like to keep my cadence at the same level if possible. Hello to all

OMG!!! So glad to see everyone on here!!!! hellooooooo to all! I dont think i can do the DFW thing. I may be going to school in FL for a bit and that may be the time I will be there....but, never say never..we will see

THANK YOU! I have been riding for about a year and started with a hyrbrid. This is a new bike so I am getting use to it and making adjustments as I go. I know that it takes time to get use to that, and want to make the right adjustments. I will be taking it in to my LBS where I purchased it this week for an adjustment..... Thanks for the advice....:thumbup:

chris61..also noticed you are a ham radio operator.... my call sign is kc9asd

chris61... defiantly a good observation.....but we have had downpours of rain in my area over the past week and allot of the people in my surrounding towns are dealing with some major flooding. We ride when we can, as we did this weekend, but with the work week we ride as much as we can as well. I was just making an observation becuase this time last year we were the top thread, and we are not now. Also allot of people offer good advice on here and hadnt seen allot of them on the thread for a long time....just wish they could check in sometimes....thats all hope you are all having a wonderful day.

Well, you know we have really dropped off the boards here on talking. We are not even close to being at the top anymore. Where is everyone hanging out? We are hardly on here talking of bikes anymore......??? Just an observation

I am wearing a new pair of gel gloves this season. I have been wearing them all year and this is the first time I had a problem. The only thing different is my bike? I am proably going to need to take it to the bike shop and get some advice....I thought maybe moving the seat further away may help...not sure... How was the ride saturday?

My husband and I went out today on a new route...he ended up with about 4 more miles than me, because we ended up with 94 degree temps, wind blowing at a good 10-20 miles with high gust at times. But all and all good riding and a good route. Questions for all I am having trouble with my hand getting numb. Mainly my pinkie and next finger. Still hurting this evening? Any suggestions? Thanks

boy it has been pretty quiet on here this week? What the heck is up? I know I have been sick all week, and going to bed early.....planning on riding this weekend. Supposed to be in the 90's...yikes.... Hope everyone is doing well Everyone who is traveling, be safe

jc, I defiantly will I think I still have your cell number actually We are coming down the week of August 16-23 We are excited Raining here today have a doctor appointment and hoping to get a fill. eating too much again?

welcome back JC just checking in but glad to see you too BG... Great riding weather this past weekend...but hot. Looks like it is going to be a hot summer